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Sand T(r)ap

Colin Suggett

'Sand T(r)ap', 2006

W 144cm x D 110cm x 118cm

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"Global warming has finally entered the international consciousness. In Australia, 10 years of drought brings about a question for the nation: is this a 'natural' drought or is it induced by human action/inaction.

SandT(r)ap is merely one more input into the discussion. Sand trickles from the tap, representing a type of dry desperation, and perhaps the concentric circles (aboriginal symbols for water hole or place) symbolise the misunderstandings that non-indigenous Australians apply to the management of this dry continent. new understandings may be required."

- Colin Suggett

A sculpture made of a tree trunk attached to a white square plinth. Inserted into the top of the flattened tree trunk is a metal tap and wooden post. Floating behind the sculpture is a sheet of corrugated metal, shaped like a cloud.

Sculpture - Colin Suggett, 'Sand T(r)ap', 2006

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A printed poster with fine line drawing swirls in the background, and the text 'Wet & Dry 006'.

Print - Colin Suggett, 'Sand T(r)ap', 2006

Courtesy of Colin Suggett

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